Headquarters’ News
- Devotional Offering for the Anniversary of Sangje’s Passing into Heaven Hosted at the Yeoju Headquarters Temple Complex
On August 6 (June 24 of the lunar calendar) at 1:00 AM, the Devotional Offering for the Anniversary of Sangje’s Passing into Heaven was solemnized with approximately 4,900 practitioners attending. June 24 of the lunar calendar in 1909 is the day when Gucheon Sangje passed into Heaven. Sangje descended to this world in 1871 in response to the pleas of divine beings, Buddhas, and Bodhisattvas to save the universe from the brink of total destruction. He then performed the Reordering Work of Heaven and Earth for nine years (1901–1909) before passing into Heaven. Commemorating the day of His passing, the Religious Order holds a devotional offering every year.
2026-08-16
- Yeoju Headquarters Temple Solemnly Conducts the Devotional Offering Ceremony for the Summer Solstice
On June 21 (Lunar May 7) at 17:24, approximately 2,700 practitioners attended and solemnly conducted the Devotional Offering Ceremony for the Summer Solstice. Summer solstice (Haji) is the day of the year with the longest period of daylight, which is why it is also called 'Jangji'. It refers to around June 21 on the solar calendar when the sun reaches its highest altitude, daylight is the longest, and night is the shortest. Therefore, it is the time of 'Irum Sisaeng' (the beginning of the first yin phase) where the length of daylight gradually decreases from this point onward, and it is also the day with the highest solar radiation.
2026-07-20
Reasearch Activities
- Daesoon Academy of Sciences and Daesoon Institute of Religion and Culture Co-host a Daesoon Jinrihoe Session at the Association for the Sociology of Religion Conference in New York
Daesoon Academy of Sciences and Daesoon Institute of Religion and Culture at Daejin University jointly attended the 87th Association for the Sociology of Religion (ASR) Annual Meeting held in New York, USA, from August 8 to 10, hosting an independent session on Daesoon Jinrihoe and presenting their research outcomes. Founded in 1938, the Association for the Sociology of Religion is an international academic organization led by around 700 members across continents, aiming to advance the theory and research of the sociology of religion. Under the main theme, "Beyond Binary and Boundaries: Redefining Religion in Uncertain Times," this conference discussed the shifting boundaries of religion in modern society from diverse perspectives, including sacred and secular, faith and belonging, politics, race, gender, migration, technology, and health. The two-day program broadly demonstrated major recent trends in the global sociology of religion through two keynote addresses and more than 150 research presentations. On the morning of August 9, a session titled "Redefining Religion in Uncertain Times: The Position of Daesoon Jinrihoe in Korean Society" took place. Chaired by Professor Holly Folk of Western Washington University, a total of four papers were presented. In this session, Professor Folk reviewed the possibility of Daesoon Jinrihoe's ethics, including Haewon Sangsaeng (Resolution of Grievances for Mutual Beneficence) and Boeun Sangsaeng (Requital of Favors for Mutual Beneficence), expanding beyond a faith community to universal ethics for modern society in her paper "Universal Dimensions of Daesoon Jinrihoe's Religious Ethics." Director Sang-kyu Park of the Daesoon Institute of Religion and Culture and Professor Jin-young Kim of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies presented on "Spatializing Haewon Sangsaeng: Pilgrimage Routes and the Reconfiguration of Religious-Secular Boundaries in Daesoon Jinrihoe." Professor Seon-geun Cha of Daejin University presented "Competitive Narratives Surrounding Public Legitimacy: Othered Religious Discourse and Boundary Negotiation Regarding Daesoon Jinrihoe," and Professor Chi-bong Choi presented "Religion as Moral Infrastructure: Welfare Practices, Boundary Reconfiguration, and Public Legitimacy in Daesoon Jinrihoe." This session is significant in that it discussed Daesoon Thought within the core agendas of international sociology of religion, such as sacred and secular, faith and publicness, holy sites and local communities, and religious legitimacy and social boundaries.
2026-08-16
- '2025 Asian Institute for Religious Studies Second-Half Academic Conference' Held at the Yeoju Headquarters Temple Complex
On December 20, the ‘2025 Asian Institute for Religious Studies Second-Half Academic Conference’ was held at the International Conference Room of the Daesoon Jinrihoe Yeoju Headquarters Temple Complex. Approximately 40 religious scholars, including Professor Seo Young-dae (Inha University), Professor Kang Don-ku (Asian Institute for Religious Studies), and Professor Choi Jong-seong (Seoul National University), gathered for the event, where eight research papers were presented followed by heated discussions. Professor Cha Sun-keun of Daejin University analyzed the concept and usage of Sangsaeng in detail through his presentation, "Asking About Sangsaeng Again in an Era of Conflict and Crisis," and proposed a modern interpretation distinguishing Haewon-sangsaeng and Boeun-sangsaeng. The conference, which re-examined the value of Sangsaeng through religious reflection in an age of crisis and expanded academic horizons, concluded successfully with high interest and participation from experts in various fields.
2025-12-20
Charity Aid
- Daejin International Volunteers Association (DIVA) Awarded Group Commendation as '2026 Contributor to the Practice of Sharing'
On the 22nd, Daejin International Volunteers Association (DIVA) received a group commendation at the '2026 Sharing Practice Merit Award Ceremony' held in the main auditorium of Chuncheon National Museum, in recognition of its contributions to spreading a culture of sharing and continuous social contribution activities in Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do. At the ceremony, Kim Wan-yong, Secretary General of DIVA, took the stage to accept the group commendation, while high-donor individuals, local merit recipients, and outstanding local governments were also honored. Hosted by the Gangwon Community Chest of Korea (Gangwon Fruit of Love), a legally recognized specialized fundraising and distribution institution in the Gangwon region, this ceremony recognized a total of 23 individuals, organizations, and local governments that contributed to spreading the culture of sharing and practicing love for neighbors, presenting them with commendation plaques and awards.
2026-07-24
- Volunteers Supported by Daejin International Volunteers Association (DIVA) for the Yeoju Ceramic Festival
Daejin International Volunteers Association (DIVA) supported parking management volunteering for the 38th Yeoju Ceramic Festival held from May 1st to May 9th. DIVA assigned volunteers to parking lots around the Silleuksa Temple area, providing guidance from early morning until late at night to minimize inconvenience for visitors. Additionally, for people with disabilities, the elderly, and pregnant women who have difficulty moving, a separate temporary priority parking area for the vulnerable was set up closest to the event venue. The elderly and pregnant women who used this space expressed high satisfaction and offered their gratitude.
2026-05-28
Social Welfare
- The 36th Daesoon Youth Summer Camp Hosted
The 36th Daesoon Youth Summer Camp was held from July 29 to August 20. A total of 623 students participated in this camp, which operated across eight sessions ranging from elementary to university levels. The elementary, middle, and high school divisions engaged in activities such as mutual beneficence plays, practical activities for instructions, outdoor experiential activities (water park), and talent shows. The university division conducted activities including museum visits, teachings and quizzes on the Reordering Work of Heaven and Earth, and outdoor experiential activities (swimming pool).
2026-08-16
- Bundang Jesaeng Hospital Obtains Grade 1 in Pharmaceutical Benefit Appropriateness Assessment
Bundang Jesaeng Hospital of Daejin Medical Center (Hospital Director Son Jung-hwan) achieved the highest grade, Grade 1, in the "2025 Pharmaceutical Benefit Appropriateness Assessment" conducted by the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service, once again earning recognition for its appropriate drug use and patient-safety-centered treatment capabilities. The Pharmaceutical Benefit Appropriateness Assessment is an evaluation conducted annually by the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service to prevent the overuse and abuse of antibiotics and injections in medical institutions and to enhance patient safety. In this assessment, Bundang Jesaeng Hospital achieved Grade 1 in all major evaluation categories, including the antibiotic prescription rate for acute upper respiratory infections, the antibiotic prescription rate for acute lower respiratory infections, the injection prescription rate, and the number of drug items per prescription. Through this, it proved that it reduced unnecessary drug use and lowered the risk of side effects while simultaneously improving the safety and effectiveness of treatment. Hospital Director Son Jung-hwan said, "Achieving Grade 1 this time is the result of all medical staff making multifaceted efforts for appropriate treatment and correct drug prescriptions with patient safety as the top priority," adding, "We will continue to do our best to provide patient-centered, safe, and high-quality medical services."
2026-08-11
Education
- Daejin University Department of Acting Arts Wins 3 Awards in INCUBATION Category at 34th Young Theater Festival
Original Play Sweeps Grand Prize, Best Director, and Best Actor… Advances to 2027 Emerging Directors Exhibition by Korean Theater Directors Association Daejin University Department of Acting Arts' original play won three awards—Grand Prize, Best Director, and Best Actor—in the INCUBATION category at the 34th Young Theater Festival. With this Grand Prize win, was selected for the "Emerging Directors Exhibition" hosted by the Korean Theater Directors Association in 2027, laying the groundwork for its advancement into the official professional stage. Student Jeong Hoon (Class of '21), who directed the play, received the Best Director award, while actor Jeon Chan-hyeong (Class of '18), who participated from the project planning stage and played the role of 'Jona,' won the Best Actor award. The award-winning work is a purely original play motif-inspired by the Iranian hijab protests. Tracking the death of 'Amesha,' who was found dead after going missing, it incorporates the Medusa myth to address issues of women, society, violence, and silence. Advising Professor Hwang Yeon-hee said, "This is the fruit of our curriculum in which students embodied their perspectives on contemporary society through their own theatrical language," adding, "I hope this serves as a meaningful starting point for them to move into the field."
2026-08-11
- Daejin University Department of Acting Arts Wins 'Woori Social Contribution Award' at 34th Young Theater Festival
- Practicing sharing through participation in the running donation challenge… Entire proceeds donated to the Korea Theater Persons Welfare Foundation Daejin University (President Jang Seok-hwan) Department of Acting Arts participated in the 'Running Donation Challenge,' a side program of the 34th Young Theater Festival, and won the 'Woori Social Contribution Award.' The Running Donation Challenge is a social contribution program where participants run a course of their choice—3 km, 5 km, or 10 km—and contribute to donations. It was conducted in a manner where 1,000 KRW in donation funds was accumulated for every 1 km completed by a participant. The entire amount raised through the challenge will be delivered to the Korea Theater Persons Welfare Foundation under the names of all donors and used to improve the welfare of theater artists. Participants promoted their health through running while contributing to mutual prosperity and sharing in the performing arts industry. Professor Hwang Yeon-hee of the Department of Acting Arts at Daejin University said, "It is meaningful that students stood in solidarity with on-site theater artists through running and plogging and directly practiced the value of sharing," adding, "We will continue social contribution activities connected with our major in the future." This award is even more meaningful as a performance in which Daejin University's Department of Acting Arts went beyond performance production and artistic activities to practice social service and responsibility, contributing to the spread of a culture of sharing in solidarity with theater artists. Performance videos, students' creative activities, and department news from Daejin University's Department of Acting Arts can be found on its official YouTube channel.
2026-08-11
